Trade Associations - Gov WTM: Greece Looking to Attract Visitors During Shoulder Season by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Greece is aiming to attract more holidaymakers to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education WTM: Ministers Stress Need for Education and Skills in Tourism by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Tourism leaders say transforming the sector requires offering more educational and training opportunities to younger people. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Events WTM London 2023 Opens with Focus on Travel Trends, Sustainability, Future Plans of Destinations by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 The first day of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2023 kicked off with a number of key international gatherings. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News WTM: 85% of Business Travel is Through Small to Medium Businesses by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Travel leaders at the WTM London 2023 expo talked post-pandemic trends with enduring shifts in consumer behaviour and inflation in some markets having an effect. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM Report: Travelers Prioritize ‘Affordable Luxury’ Despite Budget Constraints by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 by GTP editing team 7 November 2023 Demand for travel remains strong with consumers willing to spend more on their holidays despite the cost-of-living crisis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov WTM 2023: Greece is Starting a New Chapter in Tourism, Says Minister by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 6 November 2023 Greece is entering a new chapter in tourism development, which has sustainability at its core. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM: ‘Revenge Travel’ Still in Full Swing, Rising Costs Not Discouraging Consumers by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 “Revenge travel”, a trend that sees consumers catching up on travel after COVID-19, has mitigated the impact of high costs on consumer behavior. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTM Report: Tourists Abandon Sun Loungers in Favor of New Experiences by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 More holidaymakers are abandoning their sun loungers in favor of nature, foodie and wellness experiences. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
2023 Year in Review Report: More International Hotel Brands Invest in Greece by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 All the more international hotel brands are investing in Greece with a focus on the Athenian Riviera and central Athens. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel ACI Europe: July-September Greek Airport Performance Peaks by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 Athens Airport remained among Europe’s best performing airports in the third quarter of the year, exceeding pre-Covid 2019 figures. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hoteliers Not Happy With New Airbnb Regulations by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 Greek hoteliers are unhappy with a new set of Airbnb rules claiming these are outdated and fail to address the housing problem. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Niche markets Pilgrimage Tourism to Greece Tops Agenda of Newly-formed Committee by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 by GTP editing team 6 November 2023 Members of Greece’s Joint Coordination Committee of Pilgrimage Tourism met in Athens to discuss actions. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece to Showcase its Very Best in Tourism at WTM London 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 Greek tourism professionals and officials prepare to present the best of Greece in London during this year’s World Travel Market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Study: Greek Hoteliers See Positive Outlook in Next Six Months by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 Greek hoteliers foresee a ‘positive’ future as room rates and occupancy surpass EU averages, says study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news GBR: Israel-Hamas War May Impact Tourism to Thessaloniki by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2023 by Maria Paravantes 3 November 2023 Analysts expect the Israel-Hamas war to take a toll on Israeli tourist arrivals to Thessaloniki. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greece Tables Question Concerning Natural Disaster Support for Affected Tourism Enterprises by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 Greece posed a question in European Parliament about additional EU aid for tourism enterprises impacted by natural disasters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Virtuoso and WTTC to Launch New Initiative to Support Travel & Tourism SMEs by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 by Nikos Krinis 3 November 2023 Virtuoso and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will launch a new initiative aimed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) all over the world. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Vibing Thessaloniki: Video Campaign Highlights City’s Culture and Cuisine by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, has unveiled the “Vibing Thessaloniki” campaign to showcase its unique culture and cuisine to younger tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Spanish TV Show ‘Aqui la Tierra’ Explores Kynouria in Arkadia by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 by GTP editing team 3 November 2023 A team from Spain’s popular TV show “Aqui la Tierra” visited Kynouria in the Peloponnese to promote its tourism offerings to the Spanish market. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ForwardKeys: Greece Among World’s Leading Tourism Destinations by GTP editing team 2 November 2023 by GTP editing team 2 November 2023 Greece ranks 9th among the best performing tourism destinations in the world and is the only European country on the global ranking. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail